Ascension Island
Overseas Base · Ascension island
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Air Force base with space tracking and radar functions, located on U.K. territory.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Ascension Island in Ascension island is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
-7.9467°N, -14.3559°E · View on Google Maps →